Scoundrel Definition & Meaning

scoundrel
noun
  1. a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

"Scoundrel" in song lyrics

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  • "Hopefully divert me from being a scoundrel"
    DJ Shadow f/ Phonte — Backstage Girl
  • "Act like I astound y'all, well I'm a scoundrel"
    Hilltop Hoods f/ Okwerdz — Conversations From a Speakeasy Restrung
  • "The original Dirty Rotten Scoundrel"
    Jeru the Damaja — 99.9 Pa Cent

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